Community Options Annual Report 2013 | Page 4

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT | 4 Message to the Community It has been an amazing year! And the future for both that you will be deeply missed by many! You’ve made Community Options come alive for the Board by your enthusiasm and encouragement! Community Options and its Board of Directors looks bright and promising! As you can probably see by now, there are some wonderful new members joining the Board and their skill and expertise will help guide I have enjoyed my involvement over the last 8 years Community Options forward over the coming years! with Community Options! From sitting on the Board of Directors to the Festive Meal but most of all, the time I’ve I am very pleased at the effort and support of the spent with the staff and children at the Day Care and the Board of Directors this past year. We have made Out of School Care! For me, it is all about the children. some good steps to lay a foundation for the next Their laughter, energy, creativity and conversation few years. We have completed our Strategic Review will always hold a very special place in my heart! and have created a unmber of sub-committees to better align our goals with our Strategic Review. I want to give kudos to those individuals who have committed their time, skill and energy to making Community Options a positive leader in the community. To the staff of the different programs, your dedication to the children and the families in your care and in the community does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated and admired. It’s your commitment that encourages the Board of Directors to do the work they need to do to guide and plan for Community Options continued success! To Margaret and her team, your energy and leadership is, and will continue to be, the cornerstone that is the foundation of Community Options. I wish you all continued success as you move forward. The innovation and ideas of yourselves and your staff have shownthecommunitythatyouaretheretohelp,support and provideassistance nad guidance when needed. To Noreen, I wish you all the very best in your endeavors. Your energy, imagination, talent and skill have been greatly appreciated and I know Cherylyn Shewchuk, President For me, it is all about the children. Their laughter, energy, creativity and conversation will always hold a very special place in my heart!